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The city is full of hidden gems and treasures. If you’re tired of always hitting the same spots, take a look at all the options below. We showcase businesses near you where you could spend countless hours of endless fun with your entire family.

Say goodbye to the boring weekends and routine birthday parties. Think outside the box and dare to try something new. Take a look at what your city has to offer – all within driving distance of your location. You might be surprised!
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

(253) 591-5894

310 S 9th St
Tacoma, WA 98402   Directions Website

Laugh with Wanda Sykes at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in the heart of historic downtown Tacoma. Listen to ground breaking recording artist and harmonic master Charlie Musselwhite. Get lost in an opera or swept away by the symphony. Don't miss out on special concerts, the arts, and entertainment at this lively center.

Children's Museum of Tacoma
Children's Museum of Tacoma

(253) 627-6031

1501 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402   Directions Website

There's a lot of kidding around going on at the Children's Museum of Tacoma. Kids can build new digs, design, build and play with building blocks, and explore painting through tons of fun and challenging, interactive exhibits and attractions. There's a world of fun waiting for kids to explore, discover and do!

Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens

(253) 584-4106

12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98499   Directions Website

Color blooms at the Lakewold Gardens. Imagine meandering on the majestic, intensely colorful lawns of a historic Georgian landmark mansion that's surrounded by 30 towering Japanese maples, rare and native plants, and a stunning sanctuary - all bursting with a symphony of natural colors. You won't want to miss the stunning beauty of this natural attraction.

LeMay America's Car Museum
LeMay America's Car Museum

(253) 779-8490

2702 E D St
Tacoma, WA 98421   Directions Website

Automobile aficionados, drive to LeMay Museum to see the world's largest privately held collection of classic and vintage automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles valued at over sixty million dollars. Automobile collectors' engines will get revved up while standing next to a 1921 Ford Model T and a 1994 Flintmobile George Barris Kustom at this unique museum attraction.

Museum of Glass
Museum of Glass

(253) 284-4719

1801 Dock St
Tacoma, WA 98402   Directions Website

Visit the Museum of Glass to see the hottest glass and coolest art. Travel across a breathtaking museum situated on the waterfront to see international and nationally renowned works of glass art. Feel the heat when you walk inside the world's largest Hot Shop showcasing edgy and awe inspiring exhibitions of glass.

Odyssey 1
Odyssey 1

(253) 566-3231

2310 W Mildred St
Tacoma, WA 98466   Directions Website

Discover epic family fun at Odyssey-1, Tacoma's number one family fun attraction. Kids have a blast climbing on the HUGE jungle gym, playing an awesome game of laser tag, and hanging out in the game center playing all kinds of arcade games and winning tickets for great prizes.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

(253) 591-5337

5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407   Directions Website

Polar bears high five at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Bring the family for a fun-filled day where you can get nose to nose with a giraffe, cagey with a wild cat, high five a polar bear and even ride atop a camel. Dive deeper into nature when you find exhibits and attractions like the 24,000-gallon Lagoon swimming with sharks, octopus and all kinds of sea creatures.

Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum

(253) 272-4258

1701 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402   Directions Website

Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Tacoma Art Museum, located in the heart of Tacoma's cultural district. Stroll through the sparkling new museum to see national and international collections highlighting American, European and Asian art. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the Relish Café and purchasing souvenirs at the Museum Store.

Tacoma Musical Playhouse
Tacoma Musical Playhouse

(253) 565-6867

7116 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406   Directions Website

Musical family entertainment sings at Tacoma's Children Musical Theater. Touted as the "Best Entertainment Sound in Puget Sound," the company has produced award winning musical theater since 1994. Sing and clap along to fun and famous musicals like Peter Pan, Happy Days and Xanadu.

Washington State History Museum
Washington State History Museum

(253) 272-3500

1911 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402   Directions Website

History is fun at the Washington State History Museum, where you have an interactive and fun way to learn about the state's history, characters and events. Discover interactive exhibits and attractions, theatrical storytelling, high tech displays and dramatic artifacts that you can participate in while making your trip through history educational, fun, and memorable.

Wild Waves Theme Park
Wild Waves Theme Park

(253) 661-8000

36201 Enchanted Pkwy S
Federal Way, WA 98003   Directions Website

Slip and slide through gallons of wild family fun at the Wild Waves Theme Park. Twist and turn on rides and attractions like the Riptide, where you grab your inner tube and go wild, or get wilder on The Wild Thing and Timber Axe thrill rides. Recharge and refresh at Lumber Jack Burgers or Pizza Pier.

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